26 Facts About Vince Staples

Vincent Jamal Staples was born on July 2,1993 and is an American rapper, singer, and actor.

Vince Staples is currently signed to Motown and Blacksmith Records.

Vince Staples rose to prominence with appearances on albums by Odd Future members and his collaborative mixtape titled Stolen Youth with producer Mac Miller.

Vince Staples was featured as a part of the XXL 2015 Freshman Class.

Vince Staples was born in Compton, California, but grew up in North Long Beach, after his mother decided she wanted to move away from Compton due to the high crime rates.

Vince Staples is the youngest of five siblings, two brothers and three sisters.

Vince Staples attended Optimal Christian Academy from 4th to 8th grade, which he said was an influential and positive experience.

Vince Staples has been upfront regarding his involvement with street gangs during his childhood, and is involved with speaking to the youth in his community about the dangers of the gang lifestyle.

Vince Staples has stated that he has never drank alcohol or used illicit drugs, and that he follows a straight edge lifestyle.

Vince Staples is of African-American and Haitian descent and lives in Southern California.

Vince Staples is an avid fan of modern art and has referenced the feminist French-American sculptor Louise Bourgeois in his song "Rain Come Down" and stated his appreciation for painter and photographer Richard Prince.

Vince Staples was discovered by Dijon "LaVish" Samo and Chuck Wun, alongside his cousin Campbell Emerson.

Vince Staples released his official debut mixtape, called Shyne Coldchain Vol.

In June 2013, Miller and Vince Staples released a mixtape titled Stolen Youth.

On March 2,2014, Vince Staples began touring in the United States with a fellow American rappers Schoolboy Q and Isaiah Rashad on the Oxymoron World Tour, to support the release of Schoolboy Q's album Oxymoron.

On September 9,2014, Vince Staples released another new song titled "Hands Up" via iTunes.

Vince Staples released the EP Hell Can Wait on October 7,2014.

On May 4,2015, Vince Staples released the first single from his debut album, called "Senorita".

Vince Staples later announced it that his debut studio album would be titled Summertime '06.

On February 23,2016, Vince Staples was announced as part of the line up for the 2016 Osheaga Music Festival.

On February 3,2017, Vince Staples released "BagBak", the first single from his next studio album.

Vince Staples then collaborated with film composer Hans Zimmer on a remix of the UEFA Champions League Anthem for the FIFA 19 reveal trailer.

In December 2018, Vince Staples contributed the track "Home" to the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack, which was originally previewed in the movie's trailer in December 2017.

Vince Staples released an album titled Ramona Park Broke My Heart on Motown Records on April 8,2022 to further acclaim.

Since 2015, Vince Staples has appeared in advertising campaigns for Sprite and promoted the brand through his Twitter feed.

On June 14,2016, Vince Staples announced his assistance in a YMCA program that will benefit young people in North Long Beach.